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Illicit means not allowed by law or the social customs of a country. It can also mean illegal, unlawful, or prohibited. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word origin of illicit . The adjective ' illicit ' has its etymology rooted in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word 'illicitus,' which combines 'in,' meaning 'not,' and 'licitus,' meaning 'lawful' or 'permitted.' In Latin, 'illicitus' referred to something that was not in accordance with established laws or regulations. ' Illicit ' entered the English language in the 16th century and is used to describe actions, behaviors, or activities that are prohibited, forbidden, or considered unlawful by established laws ... Illicit usually refers to something that is not morally proper or acceptable . Illicit activities — like smuggling or counterfeiting — happen under the radar of the law. illegal or socially disapproved of: illicit trade illicit activities (Definition of illicit from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
